So doing a tower build mostly to try and achieve something quieter than what a rack server would offer, didn’t think about CPU coolers until everything arrived so went to local Best buy, kinda digging the dual water cooler aesthetic. Waiting on RAM to arrive still but also have a question.
Currently I have the CPU header split for the radiator fan and pump, is that ok or should I split the system fans with the pump. I guess I could also get a molex pump controller but don’t think I need one.
Dual-socket systems are an easy way to get more cores, memory size or memory channels for your machine without buying a more expensive CPU SKU, or upgrading the platform to the next generation (which is often still years away back when those systems were operated by their former corporate owners), or building a multi-node cluster. 4-socket and 8-socket systems also exist but uncommon on second-hand market as most motherboards and CPUs do not support this feature.
They are also a good way to get more PCI-E lanes without having to go to HEDT hardware. Standard CPUs tend to have nowhere near enough PCI-E connectivity for modern times, imho.
…Dual-socket systems are almost always either server or HEDT themselves.
They also introduce different issues.
Be sure of what you’re after before you move to dual-socket for PCIE lanes, and how it might effect what you’re already doing.